1. (noun) a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

• annunciation day
• lady day
• march 25

2. (noun) a formal public statement

• announcement
• declaration
• proclamation

1. (noun) (Christianity) the announcement to the Virgin Mary by the angel Gabriel of the incarnation of Christ

• christian religion
• christianity

1. (noun) a formal public statement

• edict
• promulgation

1. (noun) a festival commemorating the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland

• quarter day

2. (noun) a formal public statement

• statement

1. (noun) a formal public statement

• announce
• announce
• declare
• declare
• proclaim